From Victim to Victor: Dr. John A. King on Trauma, Resilience, and Advocacy

In this powerful episode of Facing Inward, Melissa Carter speaks with Dr. John A. King—author, poet, TEDx speaker, and trauma recovery advocate—about his journey from childhood abuse to becoming a leader in resilience and identity restoration.  Together, they discuss the high-profile cases of Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Nygard, and Sean "Diddy" Combs—not to sensationalize them, but to spotlight the often-overlooked voices of survivors. Dr. King explains why healing requires redefining identity, building tools to face inevitable triggers, and empowering both children and adults to protect themselves. He also introduces the Phoenix Collective, his initiative providing long-term, structured support for trauma recovery. 👉 Dr. King's FREE Download – Keeping Kids Safer Online Without Losing Your Mind (https://drjohnaking.com/kids/) 🎧 Subscribe to hear real patient stories and healthcare conversations that matter. 📝 A Transcript of this episode is available on Patreon. 📘 Want to go deeper? Melissa's memoir Facing Inward is available wherever books are sold.